College: Western Regional registration

The third event of the 2013 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series is set to begin. Anglers visited the Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport, Calif., for registration, April 5.

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Chapstick was among the gifts the anglers received at registration.

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Contenders also received lens cleaners for competing.

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More loot…

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And more…

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And more…

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T-shirts for the anglers, too…

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Competitors from Eastern Washington University go through the sponsor line collecting gifts.

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The anglers choose which Live Target lure they’d like to add to their swag bags.

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These are the plaques anglers are vying for this week on California’s Clear Lake. The Top 10 teams also advance to the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship, Aug. 1-3, on Georgia’s Chatuge Reservoir.

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Contenders verify their information with staff members.

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Hank Weldon, right, manager of College B.A.S.S., passes out stickers to contenders.

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Zach MacDonald of Oregon State University takes a Toyota sweatshirt.

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Anglers must show their California fishing licenses before they can fish.

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More anglers make their way through line.

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Competitors from San Jose State University have a good time walking through the sponsor line.

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Contenders await the briefing after registration.

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The competitors talk fishing while waiting for dinner, provided by Konocti Vista Casino.

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Hank Weldon begins the rules briefing.

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Anglers listen as the briefing ends, ready to hit Clear Lake the next morning.